Professional Nurse Accredited Learning Scheme enables nurses to achieve CATS points towards a diploma in higher education. 2. The scheme also helps nurses fulfil their PREP requirements. 3. Each module in the scheme is presented in four parts over four months. 4. Modules are based on specific learning outcomes, tested through a two-part written assessment. 5. Nurses can undertake only part one of the assessment and gain 7.5 level 2 credits, both parts of the assessment and gain 15 level 2 credits, or they can choose not to be assessed and receive no academic credits.